Christmas Cheer

I can't believe it's almost Christmas. I don't know how it always sneaks up on us like it does, but that Christmas is one sly holiday. And even though it looks slightly different each year, I can't help but love every minute.

I am so behind on the blog, it's not even funny. I still need to post about Halloween (a Tampien favorite), Bekah and Matt's wedding in Seattle, our trip to Jamaica, our fifth anniversary and weekend getaway to Leavenworth, and our new house that we've spent every waking moment remodeling lately in hopes of moving into by January 1st. And while all of those things are incredibly important and meaningful to us, this is what really matters...

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It's Christmas and we are so joyful.

Just as a side note, our cards (above) were done by Mango Ink. We love this company -- the people who run it, the quality product, but most of all the mission of their business. They give so much to those in need and it really is a beautiful thing. Read more about it here if you have a minute. 

With that said, we just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2012!

Chris + Carey | Wedding

I'm not sure if she knows this, but my friend, Carey, is a big reason Flat 4 ever came to be. It's true. She gave me the nudge I needed to do this thing for real when she asked me to take some 6-month photos of her adorable little guy, Jackson. Who would have thought back then that just two years later I would have the honor of photographing Carey's wedding?! Carey (and Chris) have been all over the Flat 4 blog, so you may recognize them from their engagement shoot this summer or their family photo shoot last year. At any rate, I think their wedding shoot tops them all, which is just as it should be!

The ladies started off the day with some pre-wedding yoga, and it just got better from there! Carey and Chris got married at the cutest little white church out in the fields of Davenport, their home town, and the reception was held at their home, which just so happens to be the coolest country reception location EVER. Carey and Chris own and operate the Big Red Barn Farmer's Market in Davenport, and consequently they had all local vendors, including their catering... ummmmm, seriously delish! Looking back on all the weddings we've done, my favorite ones are undoubtedly the ones that truly reflect who the bride and groom are. So naturally, Chris and Carey's tops the charts! The details of this wedding were absolutely flawless and were such a perfect representation of Carey's creativity (and both her and Chris's hard work!) It was hard to narrow them down, but here are some Flat 4 favorites of Chris and Carey's big day...